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County and district courts report staffing gains, rising court‑appointed attorney fees and coming courtroom projects
Summary
County and district court leaders told the Criminal Justice Committee that county courts are restoring clerical staff and seeking supplemental funds for court‑appointed attorney fees, while district court is completing two new courtrooms and a jury assembly space due in 2026.
Pam Cardenas, speaking for county courts, and district court leadership reported staffing and budget updates to the Criminal Justice Committee.
County courts: Cardenas said the court has 12 judges authorized and had been down two judges for several months but is now back to full judicial staffing. She said the clerical complement is authorized at 83 positions and the office is currently down about seven positions (including probate, civil…
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